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Circe

by Bruce Wolosoff

Instrumentation
Cello, Piano
Composed
2019
Duration
5'36''
Publisher
Bruce Wolosoff Music (ASCAP), distributed by Subito Music
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About this piece

Circe is a lyrical single-movement piece for cello and piano from 2019, named after the sorceress in Homer's Odyssey. It belongs to a larger work in progress based on the Odyssey that Wolosoff is writing for piano, electric cello, rock band and electronics. Sara Sant'Ambrogio and the composer recorded it as one of two shorter pieces on the album Paradise Found (Avie, 2022).

Technical overview

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Level rubric

Professional

Left Hand

  • Complete command of the fingerboard.
  • Proficient thumb position across all strings.
  • Execute complex double stops and rapid trills precisely.
  • Fast scales and leaps with precise intonation and speed.
  • Apply expressive techniques (portamenti, micro‑adjusted intonation) tastefully.
  • Easily execute false harmonics.

Right Hand

  • Seamlessly blends martelé, spiccato, sautillé, legato & ricochet.
  • Meticulous bow distribution for sustained lines or rapid passages.
  • Clear pianissimo to controlled fortissimo.
  • Economical, efficient bow movement with smooth transitions.
  • Employ advanced effects (ponticello, bow effects) artistically.

Musicality

  • Focus on a deeply personal, communicative performance.
  • Make interpretive choices reflecting deep understanding of form, style & emotion.
  • Convey nuanced phrasing, wide dynamic range & a unique artistic voice.
  • Craft dramatic cadenzas/solos with rubato, tone & expressive timing.

Levels are approximate guides, not strict requirements.

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